London Events - May
  • English Wine Week Preview
    Date: May 8 - 19

    At Vinopolis in the run up to English wine week, wine experts including Oz Clarke and Jancis Robinson MW have chosen a selection of English wines to be shown.

    At the preview, visitors will be asked to rate the wi...read more
  • Baisakhi Mela
    Date: May 11

    This year the country will be celebrating the tenth birthday of Baisakhi Mela. It is one of the largest street festivals and to make the 2008 Mela the best, residents are called upon to give their view.

    With a huge c...read more
  • China Philharmonic Orchestra
    Date: May 13
    Time: 7:30 pm

    China Philharmonic Orchestra was founded in 2000 based on the previous China Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra. Long Yu has been its principal conductor since its inception.

    In honor of Beijin...read more
  • Simon Boccanegra at the Garden
    Date: May 24 (various dates)
    Time: 7:30 pm; 4May 3pm; 10 & 24 May: 7pm

    To conduct a revival of Ian Judge’s production of Verdi’s final version of Simon Boccanegra, starring Lucio Gallo in the title role and Nina Stemme as Amel...read more
  • Doll's House Festival
    Date: May 16 - 18
    Time: Fri (12:00 pm- 6:00 pm); Sat (10:00 am - 5:00 pm); Sun (10:00 am - 4:30 pm)

    There is a saying that all good things come in small packages. At Doll’s House Festival you can see superb display of finshed...read more
  • 2008 FA Final Cup
    Date: May 17

    The 127th FA Cup football match was held on May 17, 2008 at Wembley Stadium. Since its redevelopment it was the second match to be held at the new Wembley Stadium. The winner of 2008 FA Cup Final was Portsmouth who defeate...read more
  • Tosca at the Garden
    Date: May 12 - June 5
    Time: 7:30 pm

    Tosca at the Garden is seen as Jonathan Kent’s monumental 2006 Royal Opera production of Puccini’s operatic "shabby little shocker". Micaela Carosi plays the title role with Jonas Kaufmann a...read more
  • Chelsea Flower Show 2008
    Date: May 20- 24

    Come to the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea every May if you love flowers and fragrances. Chelsea Flower Show is flower show of some of the finest collections of flowers in the world.

    In the show expect ...read more
  • Year of the Tree Festival
    Date: May 24- September 28
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    At Kew Gardens in London you can celebrate trees tis summer with the launch of its green visitor attraction.

    Treetop Walkway Arrives in London
    This summer as you visit Kew Gardens ...read more
  • 2008 London Sevens
    Date: May 25 & 26

    As part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens (seven-a-side version of rugby union), the London Sevens is played annually. This year was the seventh Cup trophy in the 2007-08 IRB Sevens World Se...read more
  • Africa Day
    Date: May 26
    Time: 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    To commemorate the founding of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963, an organization that is now known as the African Union, Africa Day is an annual event that takes place. This festiv...read more
  • Museums and Galleries Month
    Date: May 1 - 31

    Museums and Galleries Month is the UK’s biggest celebration of museums and galleries. This event brings together a diverse range of museums and galleries from across the country offering a rich and entertaining programm...read more


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